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Medicine’s Seth Field studies how fat cells’ “memory” may contribute to weight regain

Media | October 05, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff

Scientists uncover a clue that could hint at why we regain weight after diets

Washington Post: Seth Field, professor at the School of Medicine, discussed his new study that suggests fat cells may retain obesity-related changes even after weight loss. Field said understanding the cellular “memory” that contributes to weight regain could eventually lead to treatments that prevent it.

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